Emeralda MarshBirds of various kinds are found in abundance at Emeralda Marsh.

Roseate SkimmerThis beautiful dragonfly is found in a wide range of habitats, but usually requires open water, which makes Lake County a great home!

Monarch ButterflyMonarchs are a little animal with big amibitions. Monarchs migrate all the way from Canada. Some go to CA, some to FL on their way to the Yucatan peninsula and Guatemala.

Prairie WarblerFound in scrubby fields and forests throughout the eastern and south-central United States.

Skipper on Scrub MintScrub mint can only be found in the Florida Scrub habitat which is a rapidly disappearing type of plant community. It can only be found in Central Florida.

Lake County, Florida's Birding Festival October 2-4, 2015

Exhibitor and Vendor Information

The fourth annual Wings and Wildflowers Festival, being held Oct. 2-4, 2015 at Venetian Gardens in Leesburg, will provide an opportunity for visitors and residents to meet with, and purchase goods from, local merchants. Exhibitors that specialize in tourism, nature activities, landscaping, gardening, irrigation, hardscapes, horticulture, fertilizer and
more are welcome to sign up for this three-day event.

Exhibitor and food vendor applications must be received no later than Friday, Aug. 7 at 5 p.m. Rental fees are due at the time of application.

Exhibitor and Food Vendor Spaces

The following exhibit rental rates are available:

Single Exhibitor Space - $100

One 8-foot table & two chairs inside main exhibitor area or a 10’ x 10’ space outside on festival grounds for Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015.

Organization name of exhibitor will be listed in the directory of the printed program. (Name will appear exactly as written on application)

Double Exhibitor Space - $175

Two 8-foot tables and two chairs inside main exhibitor area or a 10' x 20' space outside on festival grounds for Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015.

Organization name of exhibitor will be listed in the directory of the printed program. (Name will appear exactly as written on application.)

Organization name of exhibitor will be listed in the directory of the printed program. (Name will appear exactly as written on application)

Not-for-Profit Single Exhibitor Space – $25

One 8-foot table space and two chairs inside main main exhibitor area or a 10' x 10' space outside on festival grounds for Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015.

Organization name of exhibitor will be listed in the directory of the printed program. (Name will appear exactly as written on application)

Festival Hours of Operation/Location

The Wings and Wildflowers Festival will be held at Venetian Gardens, located at E. 201 Dixie Ave. in Leesburg.
Exhibitors/Food Vendors must keep spaces attended and open EVERY DAY for business during Festival hours. Early ‘pack up’ is not permitted.
The hours of the event are as follows:

Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Certificate of Insurance

A Certificate of Insurance (CIO) is required within five (5) business days from the date of application
if you will be exhibiting, selling or providing any of the following (but not limited to): any food, fresh herbs, live animals (such as snakes, birds, bats, exotics, butterflies),
boat rides, kayak trips, horse and carriage rides. Certificate Holder should be Lake County, a Political Subdivision of the State of Florida, and the Board of County Commissioners, P.O. Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778-7800. The County reserves the right to request a Certificate of Insurance from any vendor as deemed necessary.

Exhibit Setup/Removal Information

Exhibitors can set up their booths beginning on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All booths must be cleared of content by Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 at 5 p.m.

When cleaning up after the event, be sure to leave the space exactly as you found it.

Additional Information

No parking will be permitted behind, or beside, your exhibitor space.

Cancellations or refunds will not accepted after Friday, Aug. 7 at 5 p.m.

Exhibit/Food Vendor spaces are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, and will be assigned for you. No changes in location will be permitted.

Food vendors must have proper permits for food distribution issued by The State of Florida’s Department of Business Regulations, Division of Hotels and Restaurants. For questions, call them at 800-375-6975.

No amplifying devices will be allowed (radios, microphones, etc.).

Goods on display are the responsibility of the exhibitor/food vendor. Exhibits should not be left unattended during Festival hours.

Lake County is not responsible for any loss or damage to any exhibitor property or any other person caused by theft, fire, riot, strikes, acts of God or other causes of whatever nature or kind.